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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 63.89 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 63.89 and 29.92 is: 41.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 63.89 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/63.89 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 63.89 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 1,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.12/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.31

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